The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

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Please allow me to introduce myself

I'm a man of wealth and taste.

I am more of a fantasy map aficionado than a cartographer. Google pointed me to this forum a few times and the community as a whole seemed very active and talented. After lurking for a while, I decided to make myself known and sign up.

I have been into fantasy maps and world building since I was a kid. I had imagined up a world, and drawn maps of it on paper at the time. Maybe surrounded by minds that think alike, I'll be able to bring this world to life on maps before I get older and start forgetting stuff!

I am into maps professionally as well, developing interactive mapping applications for a company.